AP: Virus death toll in China rises as US prepares evacuation - If this epidemic were in Africa and Obama were still president, highly contagious patients would be streaming into US hospitals--because 'That's who we are' --tma

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BEIJING (AP) — A new viral illness being watched with a wary eye around the globe accelerated its spread in China on Sunday with 56 deaths so far, while the U.S. Consulate in the city at the epicenter announced it will evacuate its personnel and some private citizens aboard a charter flight.

China’s health minister said the country was entering a “crucial stage” as “it seems like the ability of the virus to spread is getting stronger.” ...

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